Nils Lykke.

Ay, by my soul it does. You have given me a hand of nought but court cards,—queens and knaves——

Nils Stensson.

But what of me, that have brought all these good tidings? Have I nought more to do?

Nils Lykke.

You? Ay, that have you. You belong to the game. You are a king—and king of trumps too.

Nils Stensson.

I a king? Oh, now I understand; you are thinking of my exaltation——

Nils Lykke.

Your exaltation?